Assistant Manager

Overview

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking experienced individuals to join their store leadership team as Assistant Managers. We prioritize the growth and development of our associates, offering paid leadership training, mentorship, and a supportive community focused on your success.

Key Responsibilities

As an Assistant Manager, you will oversee the operations of a single restaurant location. Your duties include recruiting, managing, and directing employees to meet financial targets while ensuring exceptional guest satisfaction. To equip you for success, we provide a comprehensive leadership training program lasting at least three weeks.

Benefits and Rewards

• Complimentary meals during work hours
• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus opportunities
• Health benefits including medical, vision, dental, short-term disability, and cancer protection insurance for full-time staff
• Pre-tax dependent care flexible spending account
• 401(k) plan with company contributions
• Paid vacation, holidays, bereavement leave, and participation in the Leave Share Program
• Discounts for amusement parks, gyms, and more
• Community involvement opportunities
• Practical paid training and ongoing career and leadership development
• Education assistance and scholarships
• Attractive employee referral incentives
• Income protection plans including disability, life, and accidental death insurance

Qualifications and Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Willingness to relocate to any store within a 50-mile radius of your residence
• Ability to work flexible shifts including opening and closing times, evenings, weekends, and holidays according to business demands
• Certification in Food Safety (Serve Safe)

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This role requires working in environments with heat and steam near food preparation areas, standing for prolonged periods, and handling kitchen equipment such as cook knives. Employees must be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and functioning efficiently in a fast-paced, noisy kitchen setting with limited storage and high shelving. Strong verbal communication, adaptability, and conflict management skills are essential.

About Panda Restaurant Group

Established in 1983 in Glendale, California, Panda is the largest family-owned American Chinese cuisine chain in the US, currently operating nearly 2,800 locations worldwide. The company is dedicated to delivering outstanding Asian dining experiences and nurturing a culture based on family values and community impact.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Panda Restaurant Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, prohibiting discrimination based on gender, race, religion, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected categories. Reasonable accommodations during the hiring process are available upon request.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $26 to $29 per hour. Actual pay depends on factors such as location and experience. Bonus eligibility is not guaranteed and may change at the company's discretion.